Our rankings
Virginia 63%
Virginia #60 vs SMU #76 in our rankings (network centrality).
Virginia vs SMU Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Oct 31, 2026
Our pick
60
Virginia33%
Virginia33%67%76
SMU
SMUOur pick: SMU, 67% to win · projected 21–26
Common opponents
SMU 85%
SMU by 12.7 points here, from 3 comparisons.
Efficiency
SMU 69%
Projected Virginia 21, SMU 26 from opponent-adjusted points scored and allowed.
Virginia vs SMU head to head this season
- Virginia L 13–23 away, Oct 17
Virginia and SMU common opponents · 2
Against the same teams: Virginia went 1–1, SMU went 1–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Virginia | SMU | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Florida St |
L 7–38 away, Oct 3 | W 27–24 away, Sep 7 | SMU +34.0 |
 Syracuse |
W 28–25 home, Oct 10 | L 27–30 away, Oct 31 | UVA +6.0 |